Date Posted:

08/17/26

Applications Due:

09/14/26

Vacancy ID:

221907 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleFood Service Worker 2 (NY HELPS), Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, P27768 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade09 Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationDay shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours. Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyQueens Street AddressCreedmoor Psychiatric Center 79-25 Winchester Blvd. CityQueens Village StateNY Zip Code11427 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionDo you have commercial food preparation or food service experience? Creedmoor Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Food Service Worker 2. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. As a Food Service Worker 2, you will perform a wide variety of food preparation and service duties, including:

• Supervising and training staff in food preparation and service activities
• Evaluating staff work performance
• Ordering needed supplies
• Serving food in proper portions
• Recording number of meals Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program as a Food Service Worker 2 if they have 2 years of qualifying experience in commercial or institutional food preparation or food service.

Examples of qualifying experience include - employment in a hospital, nursing home, or school cafeteria; residential dining hall; restaurant, or diner. Experience must include responsibility for food preparation, food service, and ordering food and non-food supplies. Substitution - Formal culinary arts or food service training which resulted in a certificate or degree may be credited towards experience. OR Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Food Service Worker 2 eligible list. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. OR In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Food Service Worker 2 at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met. The promotion field for the Food Service Worker 2 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 1. Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax718-264-3627 Email Addresscr-hr-mail@omh.ny Address StreetCreedmoor Psychiatric Center 79-25 Winchester Blvd. CityQueens Village StateNY Zip Code11427 Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your resume and your other application materials. Apply by fax or email only. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.